IN Piggy March's biography of the brilliant Vanir Kamira (Tilly), she tells how the mare transformed from an “unexciting, weak young horse” to a dual five-star winner, one of the best cross-country horses in a generation. Tilly's other connections from her breeder Kate Jackson and doting owner Trevor Dickens to other riders who shaped the mare's early career - relay what made this unique performer a legend. Here are a few tasters from the book…
BECOMING AN EVENT HORSE
PAUL TAPNER, who took Vanir Kamira on as an advanced horse and on to five-star, takes up the story.
My first impression of Tilly was pretty much the same as Piggy would say: “Not much!” There's nothing wrong with her conformation or her attitude or
